Sgt. Kathryn Nance, president of the association, released a statement Tuesday, saying the association "announced its support for the concept of a special use tax to fund additional Police Officer positions in the City of Stockton."

The statement also said: "The Stockton Police Officers Association is working with Mayor Anthony Silva and other community members and organizations to ensure that any tax initiative brought before the voters will serve the public safety needs of the citizens of Stockton."

On Wednesday, Nance clarified that the announcement was not an endorsement of Silva's particular plan.